Frequency of Hypermobility-Related Problems in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa
For patients and families
In plain language
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical, Anorexia Nervosa. Basic parameters: 13 years — 25 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Sweden
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
The purpose of this study is to examine the frequense of generalized hypermobility and pain in patients with Anorexia Nervosa. The study further explores two main questions: (1) whether generalized hypermobility may be an explanatory factor for pain in some patients with Anorexia Nervosa, and (2) whether temporomandibular joint problems (such as instability, pain, difficulties opening the mouth, locking, or clicking) contribute to eating difficulties in certain individuals with Anorexia Nervosa.
Detailed description
Patients with eating disorder diagnosis Anorexia Nervosa, who are either currently in treatment or awaiting treatment at the Eating Disorders Center for children and young adults in Gothenburg, will be invited to participate in the study. During a single examination session, the patient's joints will be assessed to determine whether generalized hypermobility is present. At the same visit, the patient will answer questions regarding possible bodily pain and any temporomandibular joint problems. Joint mobility will be examined and assessed by a physiotherapist at the clinic. The examination follows a standardized protocol for assessing joint mobility and includes the assessment of nine specified joints.
Primary outcome measures
- Joint hypermobility [Time frame: One-time assessment at baseline (Day 0, at the inclusion visit).]
- 5-part questionnaire [Time frame: One-time questionnaire at baseline (Day 0, after clinical examination).]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Joint pain [Time frame: One-time questionnaire at baseline (Day 0, after clinical examination).]
- Temporomandibular joint problems [Time frame: One-time questionnaire at baseline (Day 0, after clinical examination).]
- Pain drawing [Time frame: One-time questionnaire at baseline (Day 0, after clinical examination).]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
Female patients Aged 13-25 years
Diagnosed with:
- Anorexia Nervosa (ICD-10 F50.0), or
- Atypical Anorexia Nervosa (ICD-10 F50.1)
- Currently receiving treatment or scheduled to receive treatment
Exclusion criteria
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Insufficient Swedish language skills that make it impossible to provide informed consent and prevent answering study questions
- Pregnancy and up to one year postpartum
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Sweden · 1 center
- Queen Silvias Children´s Hospital — Gothenburg
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07159867 · 2023-00568-01